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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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