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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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