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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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