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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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