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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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