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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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