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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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