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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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