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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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