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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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