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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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