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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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