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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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