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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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