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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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