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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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