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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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