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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about 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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