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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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