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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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