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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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