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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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