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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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