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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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