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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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