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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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