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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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