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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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