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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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