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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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