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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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