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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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