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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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