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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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