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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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