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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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