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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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