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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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