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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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