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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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