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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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