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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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