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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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