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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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