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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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