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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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