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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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