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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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