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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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