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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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