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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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