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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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