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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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