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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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