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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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