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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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