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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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