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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the 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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