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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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