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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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