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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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