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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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