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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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