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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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