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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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