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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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