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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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