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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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