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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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