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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major 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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