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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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