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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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