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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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