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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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