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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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