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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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