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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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