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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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