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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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