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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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