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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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