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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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