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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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