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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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