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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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