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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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