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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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