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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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