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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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