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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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