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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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