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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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