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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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