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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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