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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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