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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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