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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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