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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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