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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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