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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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