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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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