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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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