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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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