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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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