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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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