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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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