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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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