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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses