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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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