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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire 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 educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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