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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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