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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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