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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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