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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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