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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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