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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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