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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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