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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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