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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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