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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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