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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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