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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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