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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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