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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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