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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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