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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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