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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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