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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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