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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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