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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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