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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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