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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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