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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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