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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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