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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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