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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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