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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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