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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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