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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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