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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources