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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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