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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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