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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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