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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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