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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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