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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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