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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the 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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