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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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