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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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