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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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