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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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