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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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