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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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