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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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