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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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