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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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