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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major 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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