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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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