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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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