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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low 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 elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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