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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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