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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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