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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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