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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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