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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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