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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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