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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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