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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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