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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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