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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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