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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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