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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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