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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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