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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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