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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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