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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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