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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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