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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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