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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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