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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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