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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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