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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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