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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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