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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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