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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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