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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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