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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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