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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers 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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