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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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