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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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