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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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