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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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