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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting 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 definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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