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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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