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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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