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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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