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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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