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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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