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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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