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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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