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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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