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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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