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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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