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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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