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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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