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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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