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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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