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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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