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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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