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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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