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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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