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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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