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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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