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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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