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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge 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 exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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