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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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