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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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