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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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