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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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