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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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