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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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