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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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