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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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