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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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