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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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