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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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