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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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