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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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