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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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