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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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