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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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