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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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