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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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