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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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