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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major 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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