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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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