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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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