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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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