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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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