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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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