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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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