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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the 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 thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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