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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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