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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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