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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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