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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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