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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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