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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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