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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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