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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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