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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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