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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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