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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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