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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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