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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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