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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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