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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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