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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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