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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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