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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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