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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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