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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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