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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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