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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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