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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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