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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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