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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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