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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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