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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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