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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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