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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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