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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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