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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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