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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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