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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important 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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