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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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