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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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