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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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