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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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