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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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