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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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