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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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