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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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