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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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