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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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