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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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