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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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