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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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