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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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