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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers 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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