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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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