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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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