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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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