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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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