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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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