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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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