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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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