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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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