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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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