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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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