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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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