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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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