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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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