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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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