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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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