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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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