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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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