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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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