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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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