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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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