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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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