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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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