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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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