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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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