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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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