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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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