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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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