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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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