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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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