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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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