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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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