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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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