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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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