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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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