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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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