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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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