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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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