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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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