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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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