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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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