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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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