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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches 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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