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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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