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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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