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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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