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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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