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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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