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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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