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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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