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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major 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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