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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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