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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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