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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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