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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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