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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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