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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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