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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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