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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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