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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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