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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines 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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