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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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