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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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