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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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