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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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