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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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