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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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