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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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