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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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