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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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