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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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