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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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