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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling 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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