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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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