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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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