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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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