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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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