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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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