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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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