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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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