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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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