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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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