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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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