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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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