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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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