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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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