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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the 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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