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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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