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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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