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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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