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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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