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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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