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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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