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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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