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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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