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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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