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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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