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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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