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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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