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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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