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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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