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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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