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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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