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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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