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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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