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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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