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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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