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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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