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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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