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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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