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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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