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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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