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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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