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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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