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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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