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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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