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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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