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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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