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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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