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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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