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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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