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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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