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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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