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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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