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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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