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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates 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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