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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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