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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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