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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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