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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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