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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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