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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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