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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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