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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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