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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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