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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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