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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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