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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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