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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the 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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