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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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