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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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