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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student 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 available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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