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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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