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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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