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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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