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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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