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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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