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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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