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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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