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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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