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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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