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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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