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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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