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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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