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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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