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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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