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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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