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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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