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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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