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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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