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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines 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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