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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes 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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