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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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