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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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