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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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