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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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