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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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