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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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