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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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