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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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