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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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