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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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