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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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