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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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