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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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