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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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