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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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