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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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