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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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