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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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