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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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