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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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