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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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