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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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