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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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