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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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