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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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