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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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