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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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