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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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