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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key 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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