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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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