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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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