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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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