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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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