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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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