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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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