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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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