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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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