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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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