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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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