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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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