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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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