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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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