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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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