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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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