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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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