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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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