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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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