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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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