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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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