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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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