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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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