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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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