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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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