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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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