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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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