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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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