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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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