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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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