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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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