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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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