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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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